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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
MEXICO, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, APRIL z, 1887
THE RAILROAD LAW.

! Much talk and large quantity and
poor quality of wit are being expend-
ed oil the alleged indefiniteness OF
the Interstate Commerce law. Yet
the railroad men are making CON-
mendable progress in their prepara-
tions to meet its requirements, and
/ seem to have gained a reasonably
clear understanding of it's general
principles. 1t is imperfect, doubt
lesa, in many Of its details, but the
act itself is one of the best and most
important pieces of Legislation in the
history of the Government. It is
the foundation upon which is to be
reared all the legal relations between
the national authority and the trans.
portation system.
Beyond the establishment of the
fixed principles of no discrimination
either between individuals or locali-
ties, and of just charges, the bull is
essentially of a tentative character,
with much left to the judgment OF
the Commissioners. 1t is their bust.
ness to make careful study of the
situation, aud TO take means to cor.
rect evils as they become clearly un.
derstood. 1t is not reasonable to
suppose that everything can be sci
right at once. Whatever future leg.
islation is necessary will be directed
in the light Of practical experience
provided that the recommendations
of the Commissioners are followed.
And herein may be seen the value oi
the appointment of such men a:
Judge Cooley and bis co-adjutors tc
deal with the matter.
The indefniteness will duly be
provided for, and provided for much
better than it could have been by
merely cut-and-dried theories adopted
in Congressional debate. A good
beginning has been made. Let vi
wait and give the Commissioners {
chance to earn their salaries-wbicl
they will be very sure to do.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

The location selected for the shaft
TO be sunk for oil, gas or coal-on
Flat Rock-seems to meet with the
approval of the stockholders Of the
Mining Company and citizens gener-
ally. In thirty days or less the work
of sinking the we'll will have COM
menced, and in three months Mexi-
co and Audrain county may be dot
ted with oil and gas wells. From the
location of the derrick it will be seen
that as an advertisement for Mexico
it will be of great value, as the rig
can be seen plainly from all passen-
ger and freight trains that come into
the Union Depot. Water for the use
of the operators, for the boiler and
for other purposes, will be furnished
direct from the water-wolks. The
land on which the well is to be drill
ed embraces what is known as Nc
Intire's division of ''Fiat Rock. '
fronting north on Jackson street end
east on Western Avenue, and be-
longs to w. B. McIntire, who leased
the land to the company on the 3lst
ult. In the lease with Mr.. McIntire,
it is agreed that shall receive
no royalty on any oil. gas OR
coal which may be found ON said land
for ten years, after which time he will
receive the same as is provided IN the
other leases, viz ): That the leasor get
10 per cent. Of the net income deriv-
ed from the sale ofgas, and one-tentl,
of all the oil and other minerals, ex-
cept coal; of coal, the leasor gets
l.8 of cent per bushel. Follow
ing is complete list of all the land
leased to date:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
DOWeII Case.

From the Vandalia Leader.
We understand the case of James
w. Dowell vs. J. A. Guthrie, Cash
Blackburn, Wood Maddox and John
Boyd, for $5o,00O damages, has been
carried to the Supreme Court. We
presume you will remember that Mr..
Dowell lost an eye during the prema-
ture discharge of some fire works at
the ratification of Cleveland and Hen
dirk, at Mexico, IN November '84,
for which he asks the above damages.
This, we think, Is all wrong, because
it has been clearly demonstrated in
the Lower Courts. 1t was tried in
Bowling Green in Sept. 's5, and re-
suited in hung jury. Then it was
taken to the Federal Courts and came
up before Judge Treat, who at once
remanded it back from whence it
came, and in his decision of the case
he characterized it as being fraud
upon the Jurisdiction, and last Janu-
a-y it came up again and Dowell got
fair and impartial trial of the case,
with twelve of Pike county's best
citizens on the Jury; and after being
out only ten 10) minutes returned a
verdict for the defendants. We
think there is no possible chance or
show for Mr.. Dowell to recover dam
ages, and it's shame to put these
four (4) defendants to all this troub-
lie and expense for nothing, they
having last week paid out $640 attor-
ney's fees, and they have no more
right to have this to pay, nor are they
any more responsible for that acci-
dent than any other citizen of the
county who participated in this jubi-
lee, and We think it no more than
right that every Democrat in Audrain
county should help to pay this.
These defendants have been at a
great expense in managing this case
without having such enormous at
torney fees to pay. We are ready
and willing to contribute our part Of
this at any time. Our whole heart
and soul goes out IN sympathy for
Mr.. Dowell, for there is no question
but what be is badly damaged and
no one in this county would take
hIs place for the world.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

PAT CULLEN, formerly of the Perry
Pioneer, has bought the Vandalia
Leader, which is one OF the staunch.
est Democratic papers in the State,
and supported by the most liberal
community we know Of. We vel
come Cullen back and know be will
keep the Leader up to the high stand
ard i, has attained. During the time
Steve Ely bad charge Of the paper il
was vigorous and progressive for
Audrain county and Vandalia-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

DoN'T fail to read the mammoth adj.
of Smith & Chinn, of Vandalia, liz the
weekly LEDGER. This firm i'd one oi
the best known and most reliable in
the county. 1t handles the best
goods and defies competition. The
gentlemen composing the firm are lib.
eral, enterprising, square dealing
men, worthy of your patronage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
New and Good Business Man.

From Tue WtntZVIIId Leadtf.
f. B. McRoberts this week moved
his saddle and harness shop from this
place to Mexico, where he will con.
duct his business in the future. We
would have been glad to keep Mr..
McRoberts with US, but as he has de.
cided to 60, we join all in wishing
him long life and an abundance OF
prosperity in his new home, and
whenever he finds out that he has
made a mistake in leaving US, We hope
he will return, be forgiven and par.
take of the fatted calf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
FOuke for Clay.

Thos. /. Fouke: Mexico is under
full boom now. Audrain is the huh
of the Seventh Congressional DIS
trict. She will furnish our next
Congressman and his name will be
Col. Green Clay, worthy descendant
of the illustrious Henry Clay OF
kentucky.-Wellsville Advertiser.
What is the matter with the pres.
ent incumbent? We hear of no one
finding fault with Hutton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

THERE should be no mugwumps in
Missouri. A man is either a Demo
crat or a Republican; there can be
no half way place. Amy man who
scratches the Democratic ticket
should never be allowed in another
urinary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
Mexico Booming.

Bob White is booming Mexico.
The good work of our sister city by
our esteemed contemporary does not
excite our envy, but rather awakes
our admiration, however, We would
call attention of home seekers that
Vandalia has advantages that de-
mand attention. Heads of families,
before taking up the bleak plains Of
Kansas look at property in and sur
rounding this thriving city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Audrain county is out of debt and
the taxes are light. Her roads are
equal to any of the adjoining coun-
ties and her bridges are better. All
of which we can offer as inducements
to emigrants to locate here,-Far-
her Eue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Mr.. John j. Gill and family return
heartfelt thanks to the kind friends
that assisted them in taking care of
Mrs. Gill, and especially to the ladies
of the Stoddert Society and choir Of
the Presbyterian Church whose deep
sympathy in their sffliction they high
ly appreciate. They would also pub
licly recognize the acceptable and
valuable services of the attending
physicians, Drs. Walker and Russell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Our contemporary makes dirty
fling about the LEDGER favoring the
Water-works Company. The LEDGER
has favored electric light and every
other improvement to the same ex-
tent it did water-works and got the
same kind of q return, t. E., the town
prospered and doomed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

THE Anarchist leaders make a big
mistake in supposing that they can
achieve fame in this country simply
by undergoing Imprisonment. Many
very commonplace people serve long
terms in the penitentiary, and are nc
more highly esteemed when they
come out than when they went in.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Strother Underwood has just re-
turned from Kentucky, where bis
father died. He brought his mother
back with him. He says be is send
ing q lot of LEDGERs to Kentucky to
show how Mexico is booming.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
At the explosion of the Melvin

At the explosion of the Melvin
saw mill boiler north of here, Tues
day, q partial account of which was
published in the LEDGER, the enti, e
mill was swept away, not even the
foundations being left standing. The
boiler was carried one hundred yards,
and fairly moved its way through the
trees and ground. The escape of the
two men standing near, was miracu-
lous, they having stepped behind a
pile of logs aud out of the range oil
the flying iron sn instant before the
explosion. Young Morris, who was
killed, is supposed to have been struck
by the furnace door.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

The mind depends for ITS health
very largely on bodily conditions.
The gloomy fears, the despondina
views. the weariness of soul that
many complain of, would often disap-
pear were the blood made pure and
healthy before reaching the delicate
vessels of the brain. Ayers Sarsa-
parilla purifies and vitalizes the
blood; and thus conduces to health
of body and sanity of mind.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
To Show Big Feet.

If the LEDGER has no objections.
the editor at the head of our loca
page will resume his seat. However,
il Col. White insists that 1T is O pic
ture of him and that it is detriment
to the neat appearance of the Eye
we will abandon the thing. We only
use it to show the size o. the foot We
do our kicking with, anyhow.-Far
her E,e-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

The interest in the protracted
meeting at the Christian Church is
increasing. The accessions on Thurs.
dny and Friday night were as fol-
lows: Walter Campbell, Clinton
Hickman, Mrs. K. Clemens, Joshua
Andrews, Ella Andrews, w. B. Mar
shall, Clarissa Marshall, Jessie Nc
Kean. Alice Murray, Minnie Murray
and Lulu Crooks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

THE location of the Mining Com
pany shaft, We think, is good. 1t is
close to the railroads aud handy TO
Mexico, and We understand that the
arrangements made with the owners
of Flat Rock" are very liberal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Mexico has the largest horse infirm-
airy in the State. II is located oppo.
site the Globe Hotel, at the corner
OF Liberty and Water streets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

The works of the Mexico Electric
Light, Heat and Power Co. are now
in splendid working order and Mex.
leo will not likely be in darkness again
for many a month to come.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

The boom is here, whether it will
stay or not altogether depends on
our business men. Times are get.
ting better and business of ali kinds
is brisk Don't talk hard times
times are not hard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
oTammany."

To the Editor OF the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, April 4, 'S7.aWill
you inform us what Is meant by the
Tammanyites Of Audrain county,
DEMocaAT.
From what we can learn. no Demo-
crat in Audrain county, who is by
sorehsads called Tammany, ever
scratched o ticket. This is the only
reason that we know of for the. name
in this county.-IED. LEDeER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

The Mayor OF Louisiana called O.
mass meeting at the Court House In
that place last evening, to take steps
toward securing the reform school.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

W. H. Turner, formerly Of Stur.
geon, has bought the Elgin Dairy
Turner is the kind of man to succeed
in business. He will bring this dairy
to the front.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

G. LACEY now has about $40, ,O0C
worth of horses in bis stable. The
celebrated stallion, Ayres' Handle
tonian, has just been placed in his
care by Carter & Maddox.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
Dr.. Gartrel and Fairy Eyes,

DR.. j. L. Gartrell departed on
yesterday morning for visit to Coli.
ad, where Dame Rumor says there
are fairy eyes to draw him. Who
knows what may happen to astranger
in strange land.-Victoria (Texas)
41g,ocUfo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
Horse Notes.

There Is no doubt but that Mexico
will have the best and fastest horses
at our coming fair that were ever
brought together in this part Of the
country. Look for instance, at the
2:25 class; there are few that are
certain to be in this class that / know
of that will make it interesting. The
old veteran, Lem, record 2:25; Clip
sy Girl, 1925; G. B., 2:26, and a
horse not far away that trotted 81
heats last season, all the way from
2:26 to 2 80. OF course there will
be, to say the least, ten or twelve in
each race, and the association has
concluded, I understand, to become
member of the new American
Association and they will, Of course,
enforce the rules, and l hardly think
that the climate will be agreeable for
horse with record of 2:35 in the
three-minute class, al least [, for one,
should not like to try 1t on in Mexico.
Gill Lacey's stables are full, or
nearly so, and I see be has added a
new flyer to his list, half brother to
G. B. He is the property of Col.
Buffum, of Louisiana, Mo-, and Lacy
thinks we'll of him; he is at least q
fine locker. Lacey has got his sta
bles and sheds white washed and ev-
erything is in good shape. He has
built dining room and kitchen and
over the door hangs sign, "Irwin
House," named after his favorite,
Ida Irwin" the property OF our
townsman, Billie Carter. She looks
better this spring than we ever have
seen her look before. We asked the
old man: How fast do you expect
her to trot this season." ''2:25 or
BETTER" was his answer, and, to tell
you the truth, 1 know she can do it.
Garter drove her last fall the second
mile in 1928, and she lost one toe
weight at that, the first part of it, and
1 have seen him drive her faster than
that. Come out some day and take
a look at the flyers. x. Y. Il.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

The first time all of the Mining
Company directors could meet the
shaft was located. Any impression
that may have existed that the direc-
tors were not harmonious is without
apy foundation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

THERE are people in Mexico who
if you owe them a dollar, will be
after it before breakfast. If they
owe you, you will have to sue for the
money and then you are liable not to
raf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

THERE are few people who do not
welcome q boom. They are too stingy
to pay to ride on the same and want
to see everybody else walk with them.
Get on board, or you will be run
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

An ARTICLE in to-day's LEDGER
signed by the commissioners tells
how to secure the Reform School.
Mexico having entered the list, must
xpip
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

The Board of Trade are circulating
copies of this weeks LEDGER in ev-
cry state in the Union. A large mum.
ber are also heing distributed on the
trains passing through Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

w. j. Booth, OF Centralia, will &C.
company party from different parts
of this state, to Europe. The party
will sail some time this month, from
New York, on the City Of Rome, and
will return in October.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Rev. Joseph Cook, Of Boston, will
lecture in Mexico on the April
25th. He is the finest lecturer in
| the United States.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
A Fact.

A gentleman from Mexico, O few
days ago, on visit to this place, re-
marked that he noticed that great
deal of business was transacted here
That fellow knew what he was talk
ing about.-Ashland Bug,e.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Mrs. DIR. Taylor, Of Martlnsburg,
is visiting Miss Fannie Gave, of this
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

The Legislature isst fall passed o
law that country schools should not
be less than seven months. The lew
goes into effect in time for the 1855
school meetings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

I. d. Grant, of Virginia, a BROTH
er Of Mrs. Jane Ricketts,, of this
city, died ON March 2lst.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

MEXICO slways has a boom when
the country people come to Mexico.
Mexico is backed by fine county
and the most substantial and thrifty
of farmers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Married, in Laddonia. at the resi-
dence or the brides mother, March
2Sth, Mr.. Charles g Beebe and Miss
Amelia A. Freels. The LEDGER ex-
tends congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

With capitalists coming In on ev-
cry train, the hotels crowded, and
our permanet improvements, who
will say Mexico's boom is not here to
rtay
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

ALL requests for passes or special
favors, addressed to railroad officials
are now answered in very courteous
manner, but the passes do not accom-
pany the answer. An envelope, con-
tanning card about the size of q
pass, is sent the applicant. The card
bearing the following sentence
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

ice Beshears, formerly of Mexico.
is Street Commissioner Of vandalia.
The side walks of that place are kept
hin good condition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
The Biggest Boom,

Mexico is just entering upon the
biggest 'boom" ever born in North
east Missouri. The price OF real es.
tate, both in and out of town, IS ad
vancing.-Middletewn Chips.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Joe Beshesrs, during March, sold
80 mules in St. Louis for $12,620.
Joe brings thousands of dollars into
Audrain every year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Rev. Joseph Cook, the great lee
turer of Boston, will favor Mexico
April 25th for the benefit of the M.
E. Church, South.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Fulton is after the Reform School.
The commissioners say the longest
pole will get the persimmon. This
secures it for Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Any one who will glance at the
horses hitched around the square any
day will plainly notice the improve
ment in this stock in Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

A, +. Reid is a candidate for City
councilman from the Fifth Ward.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

The great question among the
fashionable young ladies of Mexico
at this time appears to be whether the
spring hats shall be great or small
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

STOCKHOLDERS in the Mining Co
should pay the last so per cent. OF
their subscription and get their Ger.
tifcate Of stock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

The stockholders of the Mining
Company are requested to call at the
Office Of the Secretary, A. g. Barnes,
and get their stock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

George r. johnson sold to Marian
Barnes, Thursday, a fine 7-8 Clydes-
dale colt. past TIVE years old, for $400.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

A Chinese laundry has been opened
On South Washington street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

No MATTER whether a nominee is
named Lane or Carter he should be
elected. That is the kind Of Democ-
racy that wins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Jim McDearmon, of Vandalia, and
other business men of that live town,
are now displaying the signal service
flags.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Farber has found a 80 inch vein Of
coal 100 feet down.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

John Roseberry, Of this city, has
been appointed United States Mail
Weipher with q run from st. Louis
to Kansas City on the Missouri Pa
ciic. w. l.. Frost has also accepted
aeposition OF O like character, his run
being from Roodhouse to Kansas City,
ON the C.. IL A.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

The name of the Western Diyis-
ion railroad has been changed 10 Wa
bash Western.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Lane has gone out of the meat
business. His shop is a fine stand
for good meat market.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Vandalia's 10c. store is preparing
to move to Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

A new and much-needed crossing
is being put iu across jefferson street,
at Promenade.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

The Louisiana Press is also carry
ing picture of the editor of the
LEDGER on the head of its local
columns.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

While the answer does not entirely
gil the bill as far as the applicant is
concerned, the scheme works TO the
perfect satisfaction of the railroads,
the card being SO worded as to give
offense TO no one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

M. R. K. Biggs is talking Of start
ing bank at Farber.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

IT Is fit compliment to Howard
Gass to re-elect him County School
Commissioner without any opposition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

+. B. McRoberts, brother-in.law Of
J. r. Bragg, is opening harness
shop in the west block.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Peter Ellis of Boone county, we'll
known in Audrain, is dead.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

New snd elegant opera chairs are
to be put in the NJ. E. Church, South.
1t will be one of the best furnished
churches IN the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Rev. w. H. Turner, of this city,
will lecture on temperance in Mober-
ly tonight.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Gray's Bashaw, of vandalia, is one
OF the handsomest stations we ever
saw.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

BECAUSE you do not personally like
a man is no reason you should not
vote for him when he is nominated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

The meeting at the Christian
church continues to increase in is-
terest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

We ARE glad to see our contempor-
ary and the citizens at large take hold
of The LEDGER's boom for the Reform
School.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Born, to s. L. Mexican and wife,
yesterday, a son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

JACOB RULoFF was out to-day and
was glad to see the boom booming.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Robert Ingersoll has been admit
ted to the bar.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

vASDALn people tell us that II we
find four foot vein OF coal it will
nav the leasors at least s400 per
acre. 1t will be seen by this that
those who have leased lands 10 the
Mexico Mining Company will get
good returns, il coal is discovered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

There has not been q case before
Judge Tomlinson, in the police court,
fer one week, which fact speaks well
for Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

April came in with the right kind
of weather.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Geo. Garrett makes The boss pea
nut vender.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Orchestral Concert postponed un-
til April 18th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

SEE KABRiCH & Co.'S advertise
ment. Their firm believes in adver-
tislng and in the boom now upon US.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

A DEMOCRAT who would try to de-
feat the nominee for dollar should
be kicked out Of the party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

The Board of Trade should have a
new map Of Mexico and vicinity
made
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

r. II. Herman has the thanks of the
LEDGER for fayors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
THE LEDGER has surprise for its
raaIars

MEXICO is to have a real estate
exchange.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Wallace Pearson smiles on bis
third boy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

THERE was no trouble to find the
| boom to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Born, to A. M. Harrison and wife
. daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

THE Democratic party alwa nom.
mates the best men. Vote tor the
nominees.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

Northern & Edmonston have a new
carriage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

The farmers are catching on to the
boom and are planting larger acre
age of corn than usual.